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Open House => Open Discussion about Motorcycles => Topic started by: lastparrot on August 17, 2018, 02:44:09 PM

Title: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: lastparrot on August 17, 2018, 02:44:09 PM
He he he...well the Tenere has a younger sister that weighs less.  While I still love the  S10 thoughts of picking that up don't flatter me so I thought I'd get something to tool around with that is more dedicated off road.  What we have is a 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R. 

Many of you know that I have wanted a dual sport for a bit and was looking at Wr250Rs, Drz 400 S bikes.  Well when i looked at what I would put into it and the benefit I would receive, I was close enough to pull the trigger for the right bike.  I think this is the right bike..time will tell.  Now we just need to get one of those beginner dirt things back on the schedule that fencejumper did last year.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/2eda3b9ce8f745055e460a36f5500b04.jpg)

- lastparrot

Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: Nice Goat on August 17, 2018, 05:25:10 PM
Very nice!

(https://i0.wp.com/www.vagabondesss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19665456_1452227928149179_8720149922341056952_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: KevinB on August 17, 2018, 05:58:06 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/v4wh7.jpg)
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: gulfcoaster on August 18, 2018, 01:44:09 PM
Nice find.  Looks pretty well sorted already with a skidplate and SC seat.  Good news is, if you don't like it you could probably sell it pretty fast here.
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: lastparrot on August 18, 2018, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: gulfcoaster on August 18, 2018, 01:44:09 PM
Nice find.  Looks pretty well sorted already with a skidplate and SC seat.  Good news is, if you don't like it you could probably sell it pretty fast here.
I think i will like it but good to know.

- lastparrot

Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: LawnmowerRG on August 18, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Sweet. Those are nice rides.
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: lastparrot on August 18, 2018, 10:22:07 PM
May get you guys to help me tune my suspension.  Plus I am going to need tires soon.  Front has a lot of cupping. 
Quote from: LawnmowerRG on August 18, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Sweet. Those are nice rides.

- lastparrot

Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 20, 2018, 11:46:55 AM
I may be partial but that is the perfect bike!!  8)

Let me know if you have questions or need help with maintenance!

I really like the Pirelli Scorpion Rally front tire!
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: 2372ighost on August 20, 2018, 01:45:51 PM
Quote from: lastparrot on August 17, 2018, 02:44:09 PM
Now we just need to get one of those beginner dirt things back on the schedule that fencejumper did last year.

- lastparrot

I also would like to do a beginners ride. "Single track lite"
😄
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: bblass on August 21, 2018, 12:58:13 PM
Congratulations! That is one sweet ride!
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: lastparrot on August 21, 2018, 09:43:31 PM
So I was going to mount my plate and see that I need to drill holes in the plate to get it to mount.  This will be a first if I go that route.

- lastparrot

Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 21, 2018, 10:04:16 PM
Highly recommend upgrading to the euro kit, there used to be an ebay seller putting them together but you can get the parts and build it yourself!


My plate cracked after I drilled it on the first ride!
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: DonJuan on August 22, 2018, 05:53:56 PM
@lastparrot I second the dirt school request. I would like to learn some more dirt/ enduro skills from some of these guys that frequent the woods.
Title: Re: Oh no...what did I do?
Post by: kylepeterson on August 22, 2018, 06:58:03 PM
heck ya that's much better than the other options you mentioned!


what time is wheelie?